SIMGOT - EA1000 Fermat: Great Value for the Money! Summary: Launched in Oct'2023, Simgot launched IEM EA1000 Fermat as an upgrade to their previous EA2000. The EA1000 comes with new hybrid 1DD+1PR architecture and interchangeable nozzle system. The EA1000 looks great and also provides a great musical performance. Coming at a price range $219.99, the EA1000 comes with steel shells which though heavy, are quite ergonomic and comfortable. The sound experience is just great for the price range which we will see from the details below...

MOONDROP DAWN PRO: BEST IN THE PRICE RANGE Summary & Objective: The @MOONDROP DAWN PRO is the latest dongle release by MOONDROP and an upgrade of it's previous dongle DAWN. It promises great performance and comes with great build quality and both 4.4mm & 3.5mm outputs. It is powerful enough to drive most IEMs which makes it a great contender for the price bracket. Introduction: The MOONDROP DAWN PRO comes with great build and promises outstanding sound performance for the price bracket. It comes Dual CS43131 Flagship DAC chips and supports...

Queen Of Audio - AVIATION : Elevated Music Experience! Summary: Launched in Sep'2023, QoA launched their newest hybrid IEM which comes with 1DD+3BA architecture. The Aviation looks great and also provides a great musical performance. Coming at a price range $198, the AVIATION comes with resin shells which are very lightweight, ergonomic and comfortable. The sound experience is just great for the price range which we will see from the details below. Introduction: Let's quickly dive into the details without making the introduction very...

Astell & Kern SE300 : Superb Analogue Experience - Redefining R2R Performance! Summary & Objective: The Astell & Kern SE300 is the first ever R2R DAP release by Astell & Kern in 2023. The SE300 combines the best of both worlds - R2R DAC ensuring analogue experience, while combining with Class A & AB amplification. This combination is unique and I have found this to be profoundly better than any of the other R2R implementations I had come across earlier. Introduction: The Astell & Kern SE300 comes with excellent build quality and superb...

Hifiman - SVANAR : Effortless Enjoyment Guaranteed! Summary: Launched in June'2023, Hifiman launched their newest flagship IEM with a new Single Dynamic Driver using their new Topology diaphragm architecture. The Svanar is a symbol of elegance and that is what we expect from it in terms of musical performance. Coming at a price range $1999, the SVANAR comes with Brass chamber with 24K Gold plating which according to Hifiman is important for better sound experience. The SVANAR is indeed an excellent performer, allowing users a effortless musical...

Truthear x Crinacle Zero RED: Good Bass & Tuning at Affordable Price! Summary: Launched in late May'23, Truthear x Crinacle Zero RED is latest release from the Truthear & Crinacle collaboration following the previous ZERO release. The 10mm +7.8mm Dual Dynamic Driver configuration is similar to the previous ZERO configuration but with better tuning and synchronization. it is priced slightly above the original ZERO at $48.39. Introduction: Without spending too much on introduction, let's quickly dive into what the Zero RED has to offer. In...

Moondrop CHU 2 : Perfect for the budget! Summary: Launched in late July'23, Moondrop CHU 2 is the latest iteration of Single DD based IEM from Moondrop and a successor of their previously successful budget range CHU. It comes with a proprietary 10mm Dynamic Driver and comes at a very affordable price below $20. Introduction: Let's quickly dive into what the Moondrop CHU 2 has to offer. In pursuit of better sound for the price, the CHU 2 comes with new generation 10mm Single DD. The CHU 2 is priced at $16.71 Design & Build: The CHU 2...

Audeze LCD-i4: Best Planar IEM below $2500! Summary: Launched in 2017, LCD-i4 is the Flagship IEM release by Audeze. LCD-I4 is a semi open-back planar IEM with a 30mm Planar Magnetic Driver with Fluxor™ magnet array. Despite the bigger size of the LCD-i4 may not be ideal for all ears - the sound performance is absolutely amazing and is likely the "Best Planar IEM" by Audeze till date. Introduction: Let's quickly dive into the details without making the introduction very lengthy. The LCD-I4 features 30mm Planar Magnetic Driver with Fluxor™...

Moondrop JIU : Perfect for Everyday Communication! Summary: Launched in late Apr'23, Moondrop JIU is the latest iteration of Single DD based IEM from Moondrop. It comes with a proprietary 10mm composite cavity Dynamic Driver and comes at a very affordable price below $25. Disclaimer: @shenzhenaudio had sent me the review unit for my impressions & views. The opinions below are based on my experiences with the unit and my own. I have tried to be as comprehensive & comparative as I could be - to give a complete picture to the audience...

Moondrop LAN : Good All-round Performance! Summary: Launched in late Feb'23, Moondrop LAN is the latest iteration of Single DD based IEM from Moondrop. It comes with a proprietary 10mm Dual Cavity Dynamic Driver and comes at a very affordable price below $40. Introduction: Let's quickly dive into what the Moondrop LAN has to offer. In pursuit of better sound for the price, the LAN comes with new generation 10mm Dual Cavity DD. The LAN is priced at $39.99 Design & Build: The LAN comes with a shell of stainless-steel material - which is...

7HZ Legato: Engaging Bass! Summary: Launched in late Mar'23, Legato is latest release by 7Hz featuring dual Dynamic Drivers. The 12mm Woofer Driver+6mm Tweeter/Midrange Driver configuration is supposed to yield more engaging sonic performance which Legato promises to deliver. Disclaimer: Linsoul had sent me a review unit for my impressions & views. The opinions below are based on my experiences with the unit and my own. I have tried to be as comprehensive & comparative as I could be - to give a complete picture to the audience...

BQEYZ Winter: Feel the music! Summary: Launched in late Sep'22, Winter is a proprietary . It comes with a proprietary 12mm Dynamic Driver & 11.6mm PZT Bone Conduction driver and comes at a great price to performance promise. Disclaimer: BQEYZ had sent me a review unit for my impressions & views. The opinions below are based on my experiences with the unit and my own. I have tried to be as comprehensive & comparative as I could be - to give a complete picture to the audience. Introduction: Let's quickly dive into what the Winter has to...

Kinera Celest Pandamon : Almost Perfect! Summary: Launched in late Nov'22, Pandamon is the latest iteration of Planar driver-based IEM from Kinera. It comes with a proprietary 10mm SPD 2.0 Driver and comes at a very affordable price. Disclaimer: Kinera had sent me a review unit for my impressions & views. The opinions below are based on my experiences with the unit and my own. I have tried to be as comprehensive & comparative as I could be - to give a complete picture to the audience. Introduction: Let's quickly dive into what the Pandamon...

Kinera x Effect Audio - ORLOG: An Allrounder! Summary: Launched in Jan'2023, Kinera launched ORLOG their first high-end upgrade cable for IEMs, in collaboration with @EffectAudio. The Cable comes with interchangeable conX connectors and allows switching between 2 pin & MMCX. This is a great advantage coming at the price point of $699 Specifications: The ORLOG comes at 2 different options of 4core and a Limited Edition 8 cores (400 pcs only) at price range of $699 - $999 and the specifications are as below...

Effect Audio x Elysian Acoustic lab - GAEA: Almost Perfect! Summary: Launched in Dec'2022, GAEA is the latest IEM release by Effect Audio, this time in collaboration with much hyped Elysian Acoustic Labs. GAEA is a hybrid with 1DD + 4 BA configuration and comes with Effect Audio proprietary cable. GAEA looks just amazing and I have found it to be very enjoyable. Introduction: Let's quickly dive into the details without making the introduction very lengthy. The GAEA features 1 Foster DD + 4 Sonion BAs and comes with custom cable by Effect...

QoA Gimlet : Simply Great! Summary: Launched in late Dec'22, Gimlet is the latest Single DD IEM from QoA (Queen Of Audio). It comes with proprietary 10mm LCP Diaphragm Dynamic Driver and comes at a very affordable price. Disclaimer: Kinera had sent me a review unit for my impressions & views. The opinions below are based on my experiences with the unit and my own. I have tried to be as comprehensive & comparative as I could be - to give a complete picture to the audience. Introduction: Let's quickly dive into what the Gimlet has to offer...

Truthear Hexa : Great Performer! Summary: Launched in Nov'22, Truthear Hexa is the latest IEM launch by Truthear and 1st hybrid IEM by the brand. The Hexa is much hyped and claimed to be the Mini Blessing 2 by some. Let's see if it lives up to the expectations. Disclaimer: @shenzhenaudio had sent me review unit for my impressions & views. The opinions below are based on my experiences with the unit and my own. Introduction: Let's quickly dive into what the Truthear Hexa has to offer. In pursuit of better sound for the price, the HEXA is a...

Letshuoer S12 PRO: Going the Extra Mile! Summary: Launched in Oct'2022, Letshuoer S12 PRO is the newest & upgraded version of the already very successful S12 IEM. It promises better musical performance while doing away with the weaknesses of the S12. Based on our impressions, we can confidently say that they have achieved much of what they had promised and more. Disclaimer: Letshuoer had sent me a review unit for my impressions & views. The opinions below are based on my experiences with the unit and my own. I have tried to be as comprehensive...

Kinera Celest Gumiho : Amazing Performance for the Price! Summary: Launched in late Aug'22, Celest Gumiho is the very 1st Planar IEM from Kinera. It comes with proprietary SPD Planar driver+1BA hybrid architecture and till date has been the most affordable Planar IEM. Disclaimer: Kinera had sent me a review unit for my impressions & views. The opinions below are based on my experiences with the unit and my own. I have tried to be as comprehensive & comparative as I could be - to give a complete picture to the audience. Introduction...

Kinera URD: Enjoyment Guaranteed! Summary: Launched in Mar'2022, URD is the latest hybrid IEM from Kinera. They are tri-brids with 2 Sonion EST + 1 Kinera Custom BA + 8mm Double Dynamic Drivers, and promises great musical performance. Based on our impressions, we can confidently say that they have achieved much of what they had promised and more. Introduction: Let's quickly dive into the details without making the introduction very lengthy. The URD is a tri-brids with 2 Sonion EST + 1 Kinera Custom BA + 8mm Dual Dynamic Drivers with...